DHHCAN, established in 1993, serves as the national coalition of organizations representing the interests of deaf and/or hard of hearing citizens in public policy and legislative issues relating to rights, quality of life, equal access, and self-representation. DHHCAN also provides a forum for proactive discussion on issues of importance and movement toward universal, barrier-free access with emphasis on quality, certification, and standards.
Member organizations are:
- American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)
- Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA)
- Cerebral Palsy and Deaf Organization (CPADO)
- Deaf in Government (DIG)
- Deaf Seniors of America (DSA)
- Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA)
- Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
- National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
- Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI)